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WIIA was established in the year 2004 by Dr Nagesh Bhandari with necessary approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India, in Hansol, Ahmedabad, near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Since then, WIIA has evolved from a regional leader to a national leader in supplying AME professionals to the industry.
With a vision of being ‘Atma-nirbhar’ much before the Government of India had officially declared a national move. Dr Bhandari had envisioned the crucial importance of the aviation industry that it brings to today’s world and the value it adds to the national economy.
An airline spends about 12%-15% of its revenue on the maintenance, repair and overhaul of an aircraft, which is a major cost apart from the fuel. Indian carriers used to take MRO services from outside of India up to the year 2011 due to the lack of well-trained professionals and poor infrastructure.
Today the Indian carriers can take their MRO services in India, and the MRO sector is about USD 1.7 billion because of the vision and contribution of passionate personas like Dr Nagesh Bhandari, who had the leading support of Dr Ritu Bhandari.
The aviation industry in India pre-covid supported its GDP by about USD 35 billion and is expected to grow by 262% in the next 20 years. In the Indian aviation industry, with its new policies such as cuts in the GST from 18% to 5% in the MRO(Maintenace Repair and Overhaul) services, the government has increased the number of airports from 72 to 136 and has a target of 220, UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) i.e let the common citizen of the country fly; which will serve unserved and underserved areas and this will improve connectivity amongst all regions.
The Indian states have also managed to reduce VAT on aviation fuel from over 20% to about 5%, which is 40% of the cost of an airline; this implies that the spending on fuel has also decreased. Capitalizing on the various geopolitical advantages India has been able to create, it is set to be the third-largest aviation market by 2025, says IATA, and the need for licensed AMEs will immensely increase, and our pioneers had started the preparation to cater to this demand.
WIIA is led by Ms Radhika Bhandari, a young, pragmatic leader. She’s taken up the baton of WIIA, and we are gearing up to be a globally recognized organisation for our work. Ms Radhika emphasises women in aviation and has encouraged women to stand and work in male dominant industry, she is one of the only female leaders in an aviation organisation in India.
Introducing to you the Western India Institute of Aeronautics (WIIA), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. WIIA is a wholesome institute that provides various aviation courses with realistic career opportunities across the globe. We provide the following programmes; Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) in category B1.1(Aeroplane Turbine) and B2(Avionics) with an option along with B.Sc (Honours) in Aircraft Maintenance in collaboration with Indus University. We also provide vocational courses in Aviation, Hospitality & Travel Management, including Cabin Crew.
We at WIIA believe that an industry-ready student makes for a great professional. We can safely claim to have cracked the code of success for our previous students in the Aviation industry through our industry-ready infrastructure and ‘Practical Training’ facility.
At WIIA, we offer hands-on exposure to the students on aircraft such as Boeing 737-200, Learjet-24, and Zenith CH 2000, among others, and WIIA is the only aircraft maintenance engineering institute in India to have its own Boeing 737- 200 aircraft on campus to provide Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.
We are located in the land of opportunity, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and we have seen students coming from all corners of the country to fulfil their dream of an Aviation career. Gujarat is one of the foremost States, and several new hospitality and specialized projects like GIFT City & Sea Plane Services. As per the Forbes report, Ahmedabad is the fastest-growing city in the world.
We equip our teaching labs with the latest maintenance technologies & methodologies necessary for practical field maintenance of different aircraft types. We emphasise jobs in the store, Q.C. cell & associated documentation. Besides this, we take our students to Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Nagpur, Bengaluru and Mumbai airport for a practical working atmosphere trip.
In partnership with leading airlines and MROs such as Taj Air, AI Engineering Services (formerly known as Air India), and Go First and Deccan Chatters, we train our students in actual live working environments at their facilities in Ahmedabad, Nagpur Bengaluru and Mumbai airports. WIIA has left no stone unturned to make sure its students can witness their growth in the aviation industry, in this effort, we have also successfully been able to be a member of PAMA a USA-based association for AMEs. Our students have been able to work for over 50 domestic and international companies. Today we have over 600 plus alumni and of which 75 plus are female AMEs under the WIIA umbrella.
Mission and
Vision
To impart quality education to achieve excellence in teaching-learning and research, We at WIIA offer a vibrant environment for the holistic development of the students as valuable global students. We endeavor to convey the latest technology and education from across the world to deliver the latest to our students.
WIIA is not only an academic institute, but a place where students can express their needs and we as a hole can help them guide their future in Aviation.
WIIA believes in providing the most excellent training in the Aviation field for student’s holistic development. We have a highly experienced faculty and aviation experts from the aviation industry and alumni to help the student in guiding their future. The professional training and placement part provides soft skill training and workforce solutions with assistance and internships for all different layers of the Aviation sector.
We are recognized for our high professionalism and providing a quality workforce in the aviation industry, creating opportunities through the fusion of advanced training, interactive education and real-time marketability. We combine innovative thinking and insight with the evolution of learning concepts. We attract creative minds and provide the environment to promote innovative and entrepreneurial thought, resulting in ground-breaking ideas that open career opportunities.
We train and guide students to evolve and grow.
Provide opportunities for the growth of skills, abilities and talents.
Create a platform for students for exploring the spirit of professionalism and critical thinking.
Equip students with the skills to face the changing global scenario.
Access to multiple career opportunities.
WIIA have Boeing 737-200 fitted with Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17 (Axial Flow, Turbo fan Engine), all Instruments, APU, Controls, Emergency Door and Cargo Door, in their original condition for the practical training. This Boeing provides training to the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering & Hospitality Management students. Students get hands-on experience with a Jumbo Format of aircraft equipment, giving them an extra edge in the Global Aviation Industry
WIIA is a proud owner of Boogie type Landing Gear of actual aircraft Boeing 747-200 for practical training of the students. Arrangement of removal and installation of Landing Gear, Brake Unit and different accessories parts of the Landing Gear.
Boeing 747-200 Air-Conditioning System
Think you fly in hot weather conditions. WIIA have Air Cycle system Air Conditioning system of Boeing 747 aircraft. They understand, dismantle and maintain them to its original condition so that you fly in cool mind.
Imagine getting to work with live engines, dismantling them, bolting them and getting a live feel. This is what students would do in actual workshops at MROs. Turbo Shaft Engine & Turbo Jet Engine are in dismantle, mounted and proper cross-section view for demonstration & practical use of the students. Motor Operated SU-7 engine to quickly understand the working principle of the different parts of the engine.
The Institute owns a Aircraft Zenith CH-2000 fitted with Piston Engine (Lyc-O-235) with all systems in working condition for demonstration purpose of WIIA students.
The Institute owns a Lear Jet – 24 fitted with two General Electrical CJ-610-6 single rotor, axial flow Turbojet Engine in working condition for the practical training of the WIIA students.
MIG 21 is a supersonic jet fighter plane invented by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design agency in the Soviet Union.
Around sixty countries have flown the MIG-21, and it still works in many nations in the six decades after its maiden flight. MIG-21 created aviation records and became the most-produced supersonic jet aircraft in aviation history.
The AN-32 is essentially a re-engined AN-26. It is designed to face adverse weather conditions better than the original AN-26 and was declared at the May 1977 Paris Air Show. The AN-32 is separated from its predecessor by engines raised 1.5 m above the wing to avoid foreign object damage on rough, unprepared airstrips.
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This helicopter is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by the Soviet Union and currently produced by Russia. The MI-8 is used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and observation platform apart from transport helicopters. The MI-8 is the world's most-produced helicopter used by over fifty countries.
'A student must have wholesome food if he/she wants to shine in the world.'
Food at the canteen is well cooked considering students and faculty members' different tastes and preferences. Steam boilers are used for cooking rice and vegetables, which helps maintain hygiene and quickens the cooking process. To ensure that the food is fresh, hygienic and delicious, food served at the canteen is examined regularly. The canteen has been divided into two parts: 1. Students and 2. Staff members. Being capacious, both can accommodate about 250 students and faculty members.
Understanding the value of a second home to non-native students, the hostel has all the essential amenities to offer. The list of the facilities provided includes:
Safe and secure transport service is available for the students and faculty members. The vehicle includes buses, which run on specific routes covering more than 60% of Ahmedabad city. Other than private university buses, local buses are accessible to reach the campus.